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Blind Busker, Hove

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75-77 Church Road, Hove, BN3 2BB (View on Google Map)
(01273) 749110
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Popular pub with various meal and drink deals. Real ale 3.30 a pint on Tuesdays. Card carrying CAMRA members can get a 50p reduction on all days except Tuesday. The Blind Busker takes its name from a local man ‘Blind Harry Vowles’ who frequented the pub back in 1900’s, he and others were often seen playing accordions and other musical instruments beneath the Angel of peace statue, these folk were known as the ‘Brighton Characters’ Real Ales are well kept & bar staff are very friendly & efficient. Live football is regularly shown on TV & the pub has a good atmosphere. Range of Lilleys ciders available.

Information for this venue is provided by the Brighton & South Downs Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
The City of Brighton and Hove (B)
Last updated
20/08/2025
Last surveyed
14/02/2019
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Stonegate
Pub ID
BRI/325
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - Midnight
Saturday
10:00am - Midnight
Sunday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

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Greene King - Abbot TasteMatch Prediction

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Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5%
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Greene King - Abbot

This beer is served regularly at Blind Busker, Hove.

ABV 5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Timothy Taylor - Landlord Session Bitter • 4.3%
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Timothy Taylor - Landlord

This beer is served regularly at Blind Busker, Hove.

ABV 4.3%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Three Acre (varies)

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Children welcome until 6.00pm
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Only Front of Pub
Smoking Smoking
Front Patio
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Cask Marque Cask Marque
CAMRA Voucher Scheme CAMRA Voucher Scheme
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
50p a pint except Tuesdays.
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
Closest station (1000m)
Hove

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